Authorities today announced the arrest of four individuals for possession and distribution of a controlled dangerous substances.
These arrests are the result of a crime suppression operation conducted in efforts to target high crime areas and apprehend subjects distributing narcotics.
Arrested during this operation were the following.
Antonio Richardson, 21, of Millville, was arrested after he was observed distributing “Mollies” a pure form of Methylenedioxy Methylamphetamine (MDMA), in the area of Wilson and Third Avenues in Lower Township.
Richardson was charged with possession of CDS and distribution of CDS.
Richardson’s Bail was set at $25,000.00 by Honorable Judge Hillegass.
Andrew Hill, 21, Dean Foster, 18 and Mark Maslanka, 19, all residents of Villas were arrested from the result of a motor vehicle stop. A search of the vehicle revealed distribution amounts of marijuana and drug paraphernalia indicating the distribution of marijuana.
All three subjects were charged with possession of marijuana (4th degree), possession with the Intent to distribute marijuana (3rd degree) and possession of drug paraphernalia (Disorderly persons offense).
Bail was set at $20,000.00 for each individual by the Honorable Judge Hillegass. The driver’s vehicle, a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am was seized and impounded for impending forfeiture.
Citizens of Cape May County are urged to report any information regarding illegal drug activity and or any criminal activity within community to the Cape May County Sheriffs Tip Line at cmcsheriff.net and click on anonymous tip, or through the Cape May County Crime Stoppers at 609-465-2800 or 877-465-2801, Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-465-1168.